> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.reelevant.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Live Polling

> Return the current click share for a Branch

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## Overview

Live Polling is a Data Node with no configuration.

It returns the current percentage of clicks attributed to its Branch.

The value is calculated at open time, so it reflects the moment the image is fetched.

## Behaviour

| Item          | Description                                                 |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Output        | A number.                                                   |
| Configuration | None.                                                       |
| Counting      | Each unique user counts once per Branch.                    |
| Calculation   | Clicks on this Branch ÷ total clicks across the poll × 100. |
| Editor label  | Current (live) % of clicks.                                 |

## Content Editor connection

You add it in the Content Editor through **Workflow → Live polling**.

The Live poll preset adds an image and a text component.

The text component binds to the live percentage and appends a percent sign.

This is a common pattern for live vote and poll visuals in email.

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  See [Data Nodes](/advanced-guide/workflows/data-nodes) for the full Data Node catalogue.
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  Some email clients pre-fetch or cache images. The value can therefore reflect the fetch moment rather than the recipient's manual open.
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  See [Email client caching and proxies](/advanced-guide/email-rendering/caching-and-proxies) for the inbox behaviours that matter most here.
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